Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Act (VOSH)The “Job Safety and Health Protection”poster advises an employee of theirrights and responsibilities under the OSHA law. All private and public employersmust post this notice, and are subject to a citation and possible fine if this posteris not displayed. This poster is required in 11” x 17” format and is not availablefor download, but may be ordered on line at:http://www.doli.virginia.gov/publications/poster_form.html

Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) IRS publication 4194 advises low-to-middleincome working individuals and families about the federal earned income tax creditand state low income credit. Links to the required State and Federal posters, andother information, are available at:http://www.dss.virginia.gov/community/eitc.cgi

The following six Federal posters may be downloaded orordered online. Most are available in English and Spanishat:

or you may order directly from:U.S. Department of Labor400 North Eighth StreetRichmond, VA 23240(804) 771-2995

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)“Minimum Wage Notice” (WH-1088). Every employer with employees subject tothe Fair Labor Standards Act's minimum wage provisions must post this noticeexplaining the Act. It must be available in a conspicuous place in all of theirestablishments so that employees may readily read it.

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)The “Polygraph Poster” (WH-1462) is required by Federal law. The law requires allemployers to display this poster where employees and job applicant’s can readily read it.

Service Contract Act and Public Contractors ActThe poster “Notice to Workers Working on Government Contracts”(WH-1313)is required by Federal law. This law affects all employers whose workers areengaged in the production of materials, supplies, articles, or equipmentamounting to more than $10,000 under a government contract. Contracts forservices in excess of $2,500 also apply.

Davis-Bacon Construction Contracts ActThe Davis-Bacon poster (WH-1321) is required by federal law. All constructioncontractors and subcontractors working on federally-financed construction mustpost at the job site a copy of the specifications section of their contract that setforth applicable prevailing wage rates, as determined by the Secretary of Labor.

Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA)The required FMLA poster (WH-1420) outlines the act and its enforcementprovisions. Employers with 50 or more employees are subject to the provisionsof this law.

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA)MSPA poster (WH-1376). Each farm labor contractor, agricultural employer andagricultural association that is subject to the MSPA, and who employs anymigrant or seasonal agricultural worker(s), must keep this poster in a conspicuouslocation at the place of employment.

The following required Federal posters are available online,by mail, or phone as noted below.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)All employers with 15 or more employees, all government contractors andsubcontractors, regardless of the number of employees, are required to displaythis poster “Equal Opportunity is the Law” (OFCCP-1420). This providesgeneral employment information, including provisions of the Americans withDisabilities Act. English and Spanish versions are available at:http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)Employers may provide the notice "Your Rights Under USERRA” by posting itwhere employee notices are customarily placed. However, employers are free toprovide this notice to employees in ways that will minimize costs while ensuringthat the full text of the notice is provided (e.g., by handing or mailing out thenotice, or distributing the notice via electronic mail). This law protects the jobrights of individuals who voluntarily leave employment to undertake militaryservice, and prohibits employer discrimination against past and present membersof the uniformed services. This required poster and information about the FinalRule are available at: http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/userra/poster.htm

This poster may also be obtained directly from:U.S. Department of LaborVeterans Services1-800-487-2365